More people are choosing to avoid the disaster of the Great British Wintertime by heading to sunnier climes, and it’s easy to see why.

Just imagine – instead of family arguments around the dinner table, you could be sipping a stubby on a beach in Australia, or discovering how the locals celebrate Crimbo in an obscure part of the world.

But if you’re looking forward to a sun-filled Christmas, you’ll have to pack appropriately.

That means no puffy parkas, woollen gloves or bulky boots – this is the chance to haul your summer clothes from the back of your wardrobe and make the most of the sun while you can.

Struggling for sunshine clothing? Then take a look at this list for our travel-wear recommendations.

Each of these companies excels in quality and cost effectiveness – so don’t be afraid to shop to your heart’s content.

Shoes International

Whether you’re traversing the streets of Melbourne or lounging on a beach in the Caribbean, you’ll need a pair of shoes that are durable, lightweight, affordable and comfortable.

After all, no one wants to end an enjoyable stroll through foreign streets with blisters and bunions.

This UK-based stockist provides a huge number of major brands to its customers, including Dr Martens, Rieker, Ecco, Mephisto and many more.

With such a broad range, you won’t struggle to find a pair that’s ideal for daytime strolls and night-time fun.

Missguided

Missguided has been making waves in women’s fashion for years, thanks in part to its site’s impressive melding of shopping and social media.

Taking a leaf from Tumblr and Pinterest, Missguided’s site is brimming with sartorial recommendations from other users. So you’ll be able to piece together a holiday outfit with the help of thousands of people.

Aside from having a crowd-sourced personal shopper, the Missguided range is diverse enough to suit most occasions. If you plan on a big night out during your hols, this is the place to visit.

ASOS

There’s no stopping fashion outlet ASOS – it’s raced through the internet like a juggernaut bounding through plasterboard and concrete. If we were a stockbroker, we’d be shouting ‘BUY ASOS! BUY IT NOW!’

But as humble fashionistas, we’ll just tell you that this the ideal place to diversify your holiday outfit. It’s managed to combine up-to-the-minute styles with high street prices.

This is perfect if you’re hitting a hip and happening part of the world like Berlin, ensuring you don’t stick out like a particularly unfashionable sore thumb.

That’s our list! What are your holiday fashion recommendations? Let us know in the comments below!

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2018/11/07/3-ace-places-for-holiday-fashion/feed/0holiday fashionhasbra19Useful Travel Tips about Shanghaihttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/10/17/useful-travel-tips-about-shanghai/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/10/17/useful-travel-tips-about-shanghai/#respondThu, 17 Oct 2013 10:47:17 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=3034A trip to China would not be completed without a visit to Shanghai. Shanghai is the best example of innovation, as well as of tradition. There, you can find various samples of the big Chinese history and customs. Above all Shanghai offers the best instances of a super-contemporary city, in which there are plenty of contrasts. Now I am going to give you some basic advice which will be useful when you will be organizing your travel to Shanghai.

Shanghai Aerial

1. Shanghai is a huge and overpopulated city of more than 20 millions of people. Although its origins date back to 1000 years BC, its great boom came during the nineteenth century because Shanghai as a port had an important strategic position. It was at that time when large areas of Shanghai became a colonial settlements of the British, French and Americans.

2. Therefore, when visiting Shanghai you have to combine four facets: See the areas that reflect its important colonial history; visit the historic sites of the enormous Chinese tradition; wander the streets of a really modern city where there are plenty of skyscrapers and enjoy its vivid commercial activity.

Shanghai Temples and Pagodas

3. As a result, most of your visit to Shanghai will focus on the banks of the Huangpu River, which is where we meet Shanghai’s Port, today’s most important port internationally thanks to the amount of goods that pass through it. On the one side you will find the colonial region Bund and on the other the super modern Pudong district with its towering skyscrapers such as the World Financial Center, one of the highest buildings in the world.

Shanghai Markets

4. Everyone can experience the great Chinese tradition in Shanghai which is reflected in the Yuyuan Garden and the Buddha’s Jade Temple.

5. Apart from the financial district of Pudong, you will find the best example that proves Shanghai to be a super-modern city walking from the central Plaza del Pueblo Renmin to the area of Bund, through the famous Nanjing road.

Shanghai Nanjing Road

6. Shanghai will also surprise you with its incredible commercial activity. Beside the huge and modern department stores and the brand shops of the Nanjing Street, you can visit traditional shopping areas such as the Yuyuan Market and also stores like the Yatai Market.

Shanghai

7. Finally, you should not miss some of the tourist activities such as the cruise by the Huangpu River on a traditional Chinese boat, the ride on the Maglev levitation train which links the airport with the city center and the dinner with panoramic view of the city in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, one of the greatest symbols of Shanghai.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/10/17/useful-travel-tips-about-shanghai/feed/0Shanghaihasbra19Shanghai AerialShanghai Temples and PagodasShanghai MarketsShanghai Nanjing RoadShanghaiLiquids in hand luggage | Ruleshttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/07/20/liquids-in-hand-luggage-rules/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/07/20/liquids-in-hand-luggage-rules/#respondSat, 20 Jul 2013 23:23:00 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=2624As we mentioned in our post about Hand luggage, preparing the luggage of our trip is as important as other coordination or prior to our shipment procedure. In relation to hand luggage, in recent years changes have been occurring within the rules of what is or not allowed in it to avoid any threats inside the plane. Since the end of 2006 there were new safety standards at all airports belonging to the European Union. These are applicable to any passengers transiting through EU airports regardless of their destination. The rules are related to the restriction on the amount of liquid that each passenger can carry in their hand luggage to pass security checks at the airport. Please note that purchases made in airport shops once past security checkpoints are not subject to these rules. To avoid problems we must consider the following.

Bag Liquids

My liquids

What is considered liquid are gels, toothpastes, lotions, syrups, soups, perfumes, sprays, shaving creams and the like. All liquids must be in containers not exceeding 100ml each and they must be packaged inside a resealable plastic bag whose dimension is less than 20 × 20 cm. What is excluded from this is food or medication that is required by the passenger for their health while on the plane. Whether drugs are used or not by prescription, it is recommended that you have your proof of purchase if requested by any of the security points.

Ryanair Liquids

Too many hand luggage liquids

If you are making a trip with EU Plug note, airport security only allow in your hand luggage products that are properly packed in a plastic bag that is sealed and have attached proof of purchase. Any other product purchased at an airport that does not belong to the EU will be confiscated at the airport security points. Remember that you are applied measures to increase the safety of all passengers and therefore if you can not place all the liquid you want to carry in your checked baggage it is important that you comply with all the safety measures mentioned above.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/07/20/liquids-in-hand-luggage-rules/feed/0Ryanair Liquidshasbra19Bag LiquidsMy liquidsRyanair LiquidsToo many hand luggage liquidsThe best attractions of Miami | What to seehttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/06/12/the-best-attractions-of-miami-what-to-see/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/06/12/the-best-attractions-of-miami-what-to-see/#respondWed, 12 Jun 2013 12:38:42 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=2388Miami is an American city located in Florida that is recognized for its importance in the commercial sector, in its streets you will find the most important venues for banks, TV networks and companies in the United States, and in the entertainment industry, one of international centers for the performing arts, the presentations of the most popular fashion designers, music production and film productions. Miami is a tourist destination in high demand for its excellent weather, beautiful beaches, offers in shops and cosmopolitan cuisine. If we have this city as our next travel destination here’s some of the must visit places.

Miami

Miami Sunshine

The Fairchild Tropical Garden is located in the south of Coconut Grove. It is a botanical garden with more than thirty hectares where we will find a wide collection of plants belonging to the rainforest. The Bayside port complex is located in downtown Miami. From this complex we can take boat trips to the entire coastline of the city. The Little Havana is a popular destination in Miami where the streets take us to Havana lifestyle as it is the area where the largest number of Cuban migrants who have come to this city in the United States live. We visit the Walk of Fame located at Calle Ocho, Cine Teatro Tower, and its various restaurants where you can taste the most typical Cuban cuisine such as the Cuban sandwich, the mojito, old clothes and the masses of pork.

Miami sunset

Miami Cloudy Skyline

The Bass Museum of Art is a museum that was opened in the late twentieth century when Bass artists made a donation of a collection of art in this city. Currently, the collection includes more than three thousand works of art among which the works of Botticelli. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are located in South Miami. This mansion built in the early twentieth century features unique designs of gardens and neoclassical in its more than four hectares. Brickell Village is popular for its wide range of shops and restaurants. Located in the 9th and 10th Avenue Miami, Brickell Village has more than twenty thousand square meters where we find jewelers, cafes, designer shops, bars, spas and gyms among others.

Miami skyline as seen from Watson Island.

Miami Night Skyline

Lincoln Road Mall is an outdoor pedestrian walkway where you will find restaurants, cinemas, shops and art galleries. At night we can see street performer’s presentations. Finally there’s Miami Beach. Throughout Miami Beach you will find white sandy beaches, the most popular of the city where you can enjoy water sports such as diving, sailing, windsurfing and water skiing. This area extends from Lincoln Road Mall to 87th Street.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/06/12/the-best-attractions-of-miami-what-to-see/feed/0Miami Night Skylinehasbra19MiamiMiami SunshineMiami sunsetMiami Cloudy SkylineMiami skyline as seen from Watson Island.Miami Night SkylineMiami Beach Spring BreakAll Markets in Barcelonahttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/03/12/all-markets-in-barcelona/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/03/12/all-markets-in-barcelona/#respondTue, 12 Mar 2013 17:22:53 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=1821The local markets are an unconventional way to visit a city dispossessed from the role of visit. You can immerse yourself in the habits and quirks of the citizens of that place, try the flavors, smells and gestures of an identity that is not yours. Certainly to admire the many works in museums, marvel at the magnificence of the architecture of centuries ago and remain in awe of some landscapes are experiences that enrich and will remain immortal in your mind. In a city like Barcelona governed by the essence of the contradiction each market makes the visitor feel a different soul of this city. Among the major markets to visit in Barcelona are:

Barcelona Markets

Market “Els Encats“

It is one of the largest flea markets in the Catalonia region. Open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30. It is located around the Placa de Glories, specifically at the C / I Dos de Maig 186, Metro station Encats;

Barcelona Markets

Market “De Pulgas“

This is open every Sunday from 10 am and is a treasure trove for collectors and antique lovers. It is located in Plaza Real, Drassanes Metro stop.

Barcelona Markets

Market “De la Barceloneta“

It is a simple grocery market that with the installation of solar panels can cover more than 40% of the electricity it needs. Remains open throughout the week, except Monday, from 8.30 to 20.30 and early closing at 17 only on Sunday. It is located in Plaça Font, Alfons X Metro station.

Barcelona Markets

Market “Gothic“

It was designed to bring the public closer to the world of antiques. It is possible to visit every Thursday in the Plaza de la Catedral, Jaume I or Urquinaona metro stop.

Barcelona Markets

Market “The boqueria“

It is definitely the biggest tourism market in the city because of its location along the Rambla. It was originally intended as a flower market and now it is a real food market. It’s open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 17.30, Liceu Metro stop.

Barcelona Markets

Market “del Raval“

This one can be visited on weekends from 11 to 21 along the Rambla del Raval. There are stands with products of local craftsmen and artists among which you can find jewelry, clothing, accessories and much more. To reach the Metro stations are Liceu and Sant Antoni.

Barcelona Markets

Market “Sant Antoni“

It is one of the oldest markets in the city and also one of the less touristy. The cabinet gives it an air of stately and history. Inside you will find superior selections of meats and fish but also fruits and vegetables. The market is open every day except Sunday from 7 to 20. To reach it the nearest Metro station is Sant Antoni.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2013/03/12/all-markets-in-barcelona/feed/0Barcelona Marketshasbra19Barcelona MarketsBarcelona MarketsBarcelona MarketsBarcelona MarketsBarcelona MarketsBarcelona MarketsBarcelona MarketsCarnival masks of Ca Macana in Venicehttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/12/12/carnival-masks-of-ca-macana-in-venice/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/12/12/carnival-masks-of-ca-macana-in-venice/#respondWed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:55 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=1082Here is a store that everyone agrees, wives and husbands, children and adults. This is Ca Macana in Venice, one of the most famous shops of Venetian masks, able to present in 2000 as one of the few shops from Venetian artisan producers.

Ca macana

Ca ‘Macana is not only known among fans of the genre, but also among film buffs, since at this shop, was filemd the production of Eyes Wide Shut and the late Kubrick. You can find, masks copyrights, ie, masks that are also happy children, who are often left open-mouthed (then quietly) when they come into the store. If you are traveling to Venice and you are looking for Venice apartments in Italy then there are great offers online.

For a few years, those of Ca ‘organized intensive courses for making paper masks, aimed at groups, these customized courses such as masks, according to the “needs” of the students. In the first two hours are given technical information and practise for the construction of two masks, but you can also choose the course of an hour, during which there is a true Venetian mask with the technique of papier-mâché (call first).
The shop is located in Calle Dorsoduro shops, not far from the laboratory where are the courses, just beside Ca ‘Rezzonico, which houses the Museum of Eighteenth-Century Venice. If you plan to go in summer then don’t forget to book in advance your room because there are not too many apartments to rent in Venice.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/12/12/carnival-masks-of-ca-macana-in-venice/feed/0Ca macanahasbra19Ca macanaAbdi Ipekci Caddesi in Istanbul, where shopping becomes more chichttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/11/26/abdi-ipekci-caddesi-in-istanbul-where-shopping-becomes-more-chic/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/11/26/abdi-ipekci-caddesi-in-istanbul-where-shopping-becomes-more-chic/#respondMon, 26 Nov 2012 12:49:54 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=941Istanbul is a metropolis, capable of combining the ancient and modern, East and West, as well as shopping, if we can have the traditional oriental bazaars, as the Misir Carsisi does not mean that you cannot find something more modern, something that is more in step with the times.Regarding the accommodation, there are a lot of cheap and affordable Hotels in Istanbul, you just have to search in the right way, for a varied selection visit Hostelbookers.com

Nisantasi in Istanbul

According to Kavitha at this time the most fashionable district of Istanbul, where the shopping is chic, is Nişantaşı, probably already known to fans from the Nobel Prize of Orhan Pamuk. The right way to go is Abdi Ipekci Caddesi, dedicated to the journalist Abdi Ipekci, who was murdered there by Mehmet Ali Agca (did you know it?) Here you will find the major international brands such as Prada, Cartier and Louis Vuitton, even if they ultimately choose the streets nearby, to escape the prying eyes of tourists.

After having been attracted to Abdi Ipekci Caddesi, Kavitha advises us some windows, starting from Arzu Kaprol, which we can see in Milan, Via Spiga. After you can check Armaggan for its jewelry and catfani silk Urart, jewelry, the high-end mimic lines of the Byzantine tradition and Desa for bags, for those who live in Nisantasi they prefer those of Prada.

Finally, after shopping, a stroll through the streets of the neighborhood, which is overlooked by apartments designed according to the principles of Art Nouveau, where it is not difficult to find a restaurant, a pub or a bar in order to end the evening

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/11/26/abdi-ipekci-caddesi-in-istanbul-where-shopping-becomes-more-chic/feed/0Nisantasi in Istanbulhasbra19Nisantasi in IstanbulChristmas flea markets in Berlinhttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/11/21/christmas-flea-markets-in-berlin/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/11/21/christmas-flea-markets-in-berlin/#commentsWed, 21 Nov 2012 21:43:32 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=924They call it Weihnachtsmarkt, but we can use the simpler term and congenial to Christmas Markets a place you must visit in Berlin in addition to the many attractions of the city: from the bridge Oberbaumbrücke, the museum of the Ramones and others.

Christmas Markets in Berlin

The Magic of German Christmas markets in Berlin sauce manages to make you forget that the inauguration of the new city airport has been postponed several times and the Tacheles was vacated, permanently.

Christmas Markets in Berlin

Christmas Markets in Berlin

In Berlin and the surrounding area from November 26 to December 31 more than 60 Christmas markets are set up in public squares and parks. The most characteristic would be to Spandau Altstadt, with 250 wooden chalets around which play jazz and medieval representations. At Gendarmenmarkt however you can find in a strange combination sculptures in stone and wood and culinary specialties.

Christmas Markets in Berlin

From 26 of November for exactly one month we will be in Potsdamer Platz Christmas Market Winter World which also offers a toboggan run and one for ice skating. The Lucia Christmas Market will instead be set up in the courtyard of Kulturbrauerei, offering always on a brazier to keep warm while listening to music and buying products from Scandinavian countries. Right across from the Red Town Hall in Berlin, Roten Rathaus Platz vor dem, there will be a Berliner Weihnachtszeit traditional market, with Ferris wheel, ice-skating and farm animals for the happiness of children.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/11/21/christmas-flea-markets-in-berlin/feed/1Christmas Markets in Berlinhasbra19Christmas Markets in BerlinChristmas Markets in BerlinChristmas Markets in BerlinChristmas Markets in BerlinChristmas Markets in BerlinThe main shopping streets in London, Victoria Park Villagehttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/10/29/the-main-shopping-streets-in-london-victoria-park-village/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/10/29/the-main-shopping-streets-in-london-victoria-park-village/#respondMon, 29 Oct 2012 10:41:09 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=737Victoria Park Village is not a real village, but it is as if it were. In the sense that it was not born as a small village on the outskirts of London, but still retains a unity of architectural style, and life, which make it a homogeneous nucleus and recognizable within the largest airline in the East End of London. It is a small village, in fact.

Victoria Park Village

Victoria Park Village, which has acquired a reputation even among property developers, are few roads, which insist on Victoria Park, one of the oldest parks in London, among them, Victoria Park Road and Lauriston Road have acquired a certain fame among shoppers, who already complain for the price rise (because of fame, claim). It is not very cheap to book a room in proper hotels in London or in the area of Victoria Village Park because the prices are a bit high, but if you book in advance you can get some good deals.

Among the many locals, large or small, that overlook the streets of the Village, we highlight The Royal Inn On The Park, a photography excellent selection of beers on tap, Lauriston for its pizzas (and apparently also for its resident DJs), the Empress of India, a restaurant that opens from brunch on (famous for its meat dishes) and the Fish House, for the classic fish and chips.

The entrance can be Elbows Cafe for a slice of cake from Namo to sample Vietnamese cuisine and on Sazzagoni for the Sarda. And then, Near Victoria Park Road, is the church of St. John of Jerusalem (we are in the area of Hackney) a small medieval church, and from its tower you can have a beautiful view of this part of London.

]]>https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/10/29/the-main-shopping-streets-in-london-victoria-park-village/feed/0Victoria Park Villagehasbra19Victoria Park VillageA different way to find cheap tripshttps://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/04/22/a-different-way-to-find-cheap-trips/
https://tripandtravelnews.com/2012/04/22/a-different-way-to-find-cheap-trips/#respondSun, 22 Apr 2012 11:31:07 +0000http://tripandtravelnews.com/?p=317Travel broadens the mind – at least that’s what they say – and it is something that many people and families are investing serious time and money into. But, that’s the problem when we think about going away – money. It’s a word no-one likes to talk about, especially with belts remaining tightened for the foreseeable future, and when it comes to fine holidays it’s a given, right? Well, that all depends on how you set your stall out when looking for that getaway. Whether it’s a trip to the countryside or a long-haul flight to find an exotic beach, we love to get a bit of luxury as we try to unwind. Finding ways to get the cheapest deals can seem like hard work, but it’s all about exploring what is out there. The biggest spot to explore is of course the internet; a wilderness if you get bogged down in the wrong spots is also a haven if you know exactly where to look. And, there’s a new trend in town – flash sale websites. Keeping up with the Joneses is a spell that’s passed, and it’s no longer how much you spend on something that counts; it is how much discount you can find on it.

Caribbean Islands

While the flash sale is nothing new – Gilt and Brand Alley have been doing the rounds for years, the luxury offerings that can be found at sites like Achica are a little more unique to the industry. From furniture to art, four-poster beds to Caribbean holidays there are so many ways to save money that you won’t even have time to enjoy them all. We’ve all seen the old tips for getting the cheapest holidays. All the hits have be rerun time and time again; check special offer discounts, have a look at the finer details, consider frequent flyer miles and be realistic no longer cut it anymore. There is no question that this can save you a few pennies but promotions on these sites take this a step further.

Bora Bora

Bundling things up and getting a package sorted is key in trimming the excess expenditure off your trip. This is what you get, and there are new offers each and every day. So, whether you’re not keen on the promotions one week, the next may well be a completely different story. Whether you want 40% off your jaunt to Cornwall or 30% off a 5* trip to Crete there’s always guaranteed to be something to make your budget go that little bit further. Spending money is something that we hate, but treating ourselves is what life is all about. Finding what you want and fitting it within your budget is possible so long as you know the best places to keep an eye on. While you’ll always be able to save a few quid on flights by checking around, you can find cheaper full trips by using websites that offer flash sales.